Uniden UBC248CLT - Manual

Installing the UBC248CLT 1. Insert the small plug at the end of the AC Adaptor cord into the AC 10V jack on the scanner. 2. Plug the AC Adaptor into any standard 240V AC wall outlet. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a wall switch; it could cause clock reset. 3. Plug the Telescoping Antenna i...

4 Controls and Functions 1. LCD Display Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions. (Page 6) 2. Numeric Keys Press to program a frequency into each channel for scanning. Also, press for time entries and direct channel access with MANUAL key. And press for channel presets in Radio Mode 3. Decim...

7 Scanning Overview The UBC248CLT has 50 memory channels. Each can be programmed to store one frequencywithin the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of frequency ranges and bands, seeTechnical Specifications on page 32.) When you press SCAN , the UBC248CLT scans each programmed frequency for...

8 Initial Clock Set-up 1. When power is initially applied, the display flashes i2:00 P after a short delay. 2. Enter the time directly by pressing the numeric keys. OR Enter the time by pressing the ▼ or ▲ keys. To scroll through more quickly, pressand hold ▼ or ▲ . 3. Press AM/PM to select the desi...

Set the Squelch 1. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise to the highest setting. 2. Press SCANNER to turn on the scanner. 3. Adjust the VOLUME control until you can hear a steady noise. SEARCH HOLD/ SEARCH MIT/ HOLD/ USING THE SCANNER 9

11 Programming Tips for Scanner ■ Program one frequency per channel. ■ Channel 1 is the location of the default priority channel. Program the most importantfrequency, or the one of major interest, into Channel 1. You may also select any otherchannel to be the priority channel. ■ To quickly program a...

12 Programming Scanner Frequencies Before you can use your UBC248CLT scanner, you must program the channels. Follow thesesteps: Example: Program 420.0150 MHz into Channel 12. Press scanner button to switch to scan mode. 1. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1 , then ...

4. Press E to complete the entry. The channel digits stop flashing. Display shows Deleting a Scanner Frequency If you want to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in Channel 12. 1. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1 , then 2 ...

14 4. The following screen appears. About Memory Back-up Your UBC248CLT has a convenient memory back-up system. In the event of a power failure,the scanner will retain channel information for an indefinite amount of time. Channel information is stored in non-volatile memory. Scanning Mode Press SCAN...

To restore the bank number, press the number on the keypad. The bank number appears inthe display. . The bank number associated with channel currently being monitored flashes. Manual Mode Press MANUAL any time to stop scanning. The scanner remains on the displayed channel.Press MANUAL to step up to ...

16 Direct Channel Access for Scanner This feature allows you to instantly access a specific channel you want to monitor. Example: Select Channel 4. 1. Press MANUAL to exit scan mode. 2. Press 4 . 3. Press MANUAL again to successfully complete the direct access to Channel 4. Priority Scanning Priorit...

18 Channel Lockout You can lock out a channel so it is not scanned. Channel Lockout does not erase the frequencyfrom the channel. You can lock out up to 50 channels, including the Priority channel.Lockout information is retained in the memory when the scanner is turned off. To Lock out a Channel Exa...

2. Press LOCKOUT again to unlock the displayed channel. L/O no longer appears in the display. Restore All Locked Out Channel To unlock all channels, you must be in the Manual Mode. 1. Press MANUAL. 2. Press and hold LOCKOUT to unlock all channels. The L / O indicator goes out on any channel previous...

22 Locking Out Frequencies in Search During search, you might repeatedly encounter frequencies that you are not interested in. Also,all scanners are subject to receiving internally generated frequencies (called birdies ) that stop you scanner’s search when there is no real signal present. In either ...

23 LCD Backlight The LCD Backlight comes on when the power is applied. In Scan Mode and Manual Mode, thebacklight stays on bright continuously. In the other modes, the backlight stays bright for tenseconds and then switches to dim. Press any key and the display switches back to bright for tenseconds...

3. Press ▼ or ▲ to set the desired frequency. The channel number flashes. Continue topress ▼ or ▲ to step through the frequencies in 100kHz steps. Or, press andhold ▼ or ▲ to step through the frequencies more quickly until 92.5000MHz appears in the display. 4. Press E to complete the entry. The chan...

25 Deleting a Stored Radio Frequency If you want to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in Channel 9. 1. Press RADIO AM/FM to enter into the Radio Mode. 2. To select the channel (9), press 9 on the numeric keypad. 3. Press the ▼ or ▲ keys until 000.0000 appea...

26 Reset the Clock Time 1. After the scanner has been turned on, to reset the clock time simply press and hold the TIME SET key. The display digits flash. 2. Enter the time directly by pressing the numeric keys. OR Enter the time by pressing the ▼ or ▲ keys. 3. Press AM/PM to select the desired sett...

27 Set the Alarm Time There are two types of alarm sounds with this scanner., Tone Alarm and Radio Alarm. Both typesset the alarm time in the same manner. 1. After the clock time has been entered, press and hold ALARM SET until the time indicated and ALARM indicator flashes in the display. 2. Enter ...

28 4. Press E to complete the entry. 5. A L A R M indicator and time stop flashing, butremain on. 6. The alarm time remains in the display for five seconds, then returns to current mode. Set Alarm to Tone Mode Press ALARM to turn on the alarm function. The ALARM indicator and current alarm time are ...

29 Turn the Alarm Off Press ALARM to deactivate the alarm function. When the alarm is off, the ALARM indicator and current alarm time are no longer displayed. Only the current time displays. If you find the Tone Alarm too loud, select the Radio Mode instead.The volume is adjustable. If you would lik...

30 Set Alarm to Radio Mode Before you set the Radio Alarm, make sure the AM or FM channel is selected and the VOLUME control is set to the desired level. The scanner must be turned off (Clock Mode), to be woken up by the radio alarm. 1. Press OFF . 2. Press and hold ALARM for more than 2 seconds. Wh...

31 Helpful Hints General Use ■ Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. ■ Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of scanner memory loss. ■ If scanner memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. ■ Always press each keypad button firmly until you hear the entry tone f...

32 Problem Solution ■ Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adaptor. ■ Turn on the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by thewall switch. ■ Move the AC Adaptor to another wall outlet. ■ Scanner won’t power up. ■ Poor reception. ■ Check antenna connection. ■ Move ...

34 Band Coverage: 8 bands plus and AM/FM Radio Frequency Coverage: Scanner 66-88 MHz VHF Low Band 12.5 KHz step 137-144 MHz Land Mobile144-148 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band Above bands in 5 kHz steps 148-174 MHz VHF High Band 406-420 MHz Federal Government420-450 MHz 70cm Amateur Band450-470 MHz UHF Stan...

Uniden UBC248CLT Note: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty. WARRANTOR: Uniden Australia Pty. Limited ACN 001 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limited ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for theduration of this warranty, its UBC248CLT Scanner (her...

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